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Quick facts
- Crete is home to the Palace of Knossos, which dates back to approximately 1900 BC and is considered the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on the island.
- The Samaria Gorge, stretching 16 kilometers, is one of Europe’s longest gorges and hosts a rich diversity of flora and fauna, including the rare Kriti goat, known as the Kri-Kri.
- Crete produces around 70% of Greece's olive oil, with over 30 million olive trees cultivated across the island, making it one of the most significant regions for olive oil production in the world.
- The island has a rich culinary tradition that includes unique dishes like dakos, a Cretan salad made with barley rusk, tomatoes, and feta cheese, which has been enjoyed since ancient times.
- Crete was the center of the Minoan civilization, which thrived from approximately 2700 to 1450 BC and is credited with creating some of the earliest advanced urban centers in Europe.
Travel details
- Country
- Greece
- Wind (now)
- 17 km/h
- Coordinates
- 35.2401, 24.8093
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